Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Luna
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mostra Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Refresh Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Blossom Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bad Ass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pegasus Cafe
Coffee Shop
House of Black
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Luckie Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cappuccino Cottage
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Angelika Film Center & Cafe
Cinema
Poway Heritage Museum
Museum
AMC Poway 10
Cinema
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Poway Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (30) A+
The Baked Bear
Sweets
Jamba
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
The Kebab Shop
Fast Food
California Fish Grill
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Jalapenos
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Conways Irish Pub
Bar
Fish District
Fast Food
Sombrero Mexican Food
Fast Food
Sesame Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Flippin' Pizza
Fast Food
Nékter Juice Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
F45 Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
CoreBody Pilates Plus
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
iLoveKickboxing.com
Gym
Exercise Room
Gym
Central Plant Club
Gym
Mickey Cafagna Community Center
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Karate
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Locker Room
Gym
DNHS Gym
Gym
Eat the Frog Fitness
Gym
Bernardo Pines Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Champagne French Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jessie's Bake Shop
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Albertsons Supermarket
Grocery Store
Old Poway Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
cupCAKES a la Yola
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Barons Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Golden Bagel
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Jimbo's
Grocery Store
Swagyu Chop Shop
Butcher
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Highland Ranch Park
Park
Highland Ranch Park
Park
Rolling Hills Park
Park
Adobe Ridge Neighborhood Park
Park
Arbolitos Sports Fields
Park
Arbolitos Mini Park
Park
Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Park
Park
High Country West Park
Park
Silverset Park
Park
Black Mountain Open Space
Park
Sun Ridge Vista Mini Park
Park
Community Park
Park
Starridge Park
Park
Sabre Springs Park
Park
Hilltop Community Park
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Ipai Waaypuk
Park
4S Ranch Community Park
Park
Webb Park
Park
Poway Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
Aubrey Park
Park
Stone Ranch Playground
Playground
South Creek Park
Park
Old Poway Park
Park
Hilleary Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Marshalls
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Ross
Department Store
Banana Republic Factory Outlet
Clothing
Petco
Pets
Chroma Nails Lounge & Spa
Beauty
LensCrafters
Optician
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Verizon
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
VIP Nails Spa
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Jared
Fashion
iTan
Beauty
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
At Home
Department Store
Soma
Clothing
Athleta
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Nails for Her
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Carmel Mountain.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Carmel Mountain Road & Streetoney Peak Drive
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Rancho Carmel Drive (S)
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Ranch Carmel Drive (S)
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Stoney Peak Drive
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Highland Ranch Road
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Highland Ranch Road
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Conference Way
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Conference Way
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Rancho Carmel Drive (N)
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Penasquitos Drive
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Penasquitos Drive
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Rancho Carmel Drive (N)
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Caminata Soleado
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Camino Del Norte
Bus Stop
Camino Del Norte & Paseo Lucido
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Gerana Street
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Gerana Street
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Caminata Ebro
Bus Stop
Pomerado Road & Colony Drive
Bus Stop
Pomerado Road & Adobe Ridge Road
Bus Stop
Pomerado Road & Colony Drive
Bus Stop
Pomerado Road & Twin Peaks Road
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Cuca Street
Bus Stop
Carmel Mountain Road & Cuca Street
Bus Stop
Pomerado Road & Arbolitos Park (Sports Field)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Carmel Mountain is 185/100 - which is 32% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime C

Carmel Mountain crime rates are 2,036 per 100k, which is 28% lower than California
Property Crime
1,702 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
334 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Carmel Mountain is $115,289 - which is 81% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$115,289 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Carmel Mtn Ranch Dental Care
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 42
Fire Station
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
Clinic
Carmel Mountain Dental Office Stephanie Nguyen DMD
Dentist
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Pearl Cosmetic DDS
Dentist
Poway Dental Arts
Dentist
Personalized Family Dentistry
Dentist
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Hospital
1st Choice Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dentist
Dentist
Oak Tree Dental
Dentist
Passport Health Rancho Bernardo Travel Clinic
Clinic
J.A. Hennes
Dentist
Poway Gold Family Health Center
Clinic
Dentistry
Dentist
Poway Sheriff Station
Police
Dentistry
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 40
Fire Station
Bold Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
T&C Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Rancho Bernardo Medical Offices
Clinic
Poway Family Dental Group
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing B

Carmel Mountain home prices are $708,543 - which is 73% higher than California
Home Price
$708,543 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools A

The Carmel Mountain graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Highland Ranch Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary
Shoal Creek Elementary
Los Penasquitos Elementary
Discovery Isle
Bernardo Heights Middle
Meadowbrook Middle
St Michael School
Turtleback Elementary
Legacy Montessori School
Pomerado Elementary
The Growing Place Montessori
Oak Valley Middle
Morning Creek Elementary
The Cambridge School
Newbridge School
The Koonings Center
Creekside Elementary
Stone Ranch Elementary
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Black Mountain Middle
Midland Elementary
Valley Elementary
Sunset Hills Elementary
Twin Peaks Middle
High Schools (0) F
Abraxas Continuation High
Rancho Bernardo High
The Cambridge School
Mt. Carmel High
Del Norte High
Poway High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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  • Carmel Mountain has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Carmel Mountain crime rates are 9% lower than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Carmel Mountain is 10% higher than the San Diego average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carmel Mountain? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Highland Ranch Park
      Highland Ranch Park
      Rolling Hills Park
      Adobe Ridge Neighborhood Park
      Arbolitos Sports Fields
      Arbolitos Mini Park
      Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Park
      High Country West Park

      Entertainment

      Angelika Film Center & Cafe
      Poway Heritage Museum
      AMC Poway 10
      Performing Arts Center
      Poway Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      The Baked Bear
      Jamba
      Chick-fil-A
      Taco Bell
      Chipotle
      Boston Market
      The Kebab Shop
      California Fish Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carmel Mountain? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Carmel Mountain.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carmel Mountain? The cost of living in Carmel Mountain is 185/100 - which is 32% higher than California.
      Carmel Mountain
      185

      85% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carmel Mountain? Carmel Mountain crime rates are 2,036, which are 28% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,036 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carmel Mountain? The median income in Carmel Mountain is $115,289 which is 81% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $115,289108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,70377% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carmel Mountain a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      B Housing

      What are Carmel Mountain home prices? Carmel Mountain home prices are $708,543 - which is 73% higher than California
      Median home value
      $708,543284% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,559170% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Carmel Mountain have good schools? The Carmel Mountain graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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